Serif Flared Lory 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, confident, classic, dramatic, authoritative, display impact, heritage tone, editorial clarity, brand authority, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, texty.
A powerful serif with pronounced contrast and flared, bracketed stroke endings that give the serifs a sculpted, chiseled feel rather than a flat slab. The letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and a steady, upright rhythm, while terminals often finish in teardrop or ball-like shapes (notably in lowercase). The joins and curves are smooth and substantial, producing a dense, inky color in text; the numerals read as oldstyle figures with clear ascenders and descenders, reinforcing a traditional, bookish texture.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display, book covers, and branding situations where a strong serif presence is desirable. It can also work for short bursts of text—pull quotes, decks, and packaging copy—where its dense color and high contrast remain legible at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and editorial: classic but not delicate, with a theatrical weight and contrast that feels confident and attention-grabbing. It conveys heritage and seriousness while staying lively through its flared detailing and rounded terminals.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with extra emphasis and character, combining traditional proportions with flared, sculptural finishing for strong display impact while maintaining a readable, editorial structure.
In the sample text the heavy strokes and deep bracketing create strong word shapes, and the italic is not shown; the roman style alone carries ample personality. The lowercase has a slightly calligraphic undercurrent in its terminals, which adds warmth to otherwise monumental capitals.